1. Title of the Practice– Fostering research and innovation within the institution through the Research, Innovation and Publication Cell, Shillong College
2. Objectives of the practice-
i. To promote research activity of students and teachers.
ii. To empower teachers and learners to acquire more knowledge.
iii. To open opportunities to collaborate with institutions, organisation, corporates in and outside the country.
iv. To encourage analytical, practical and observation skills in the young minds in the scientific research.
v. To introduce innovative mind in students in order to develop a learner-centric approach.
vi. To develop and improve skills more than just acquiring knowledge.
vii. To promote the spirit of scientific enquiry among teachers and students.
viii. To create awareness about the various schemes and sponsorships provided by the State and Central Government agencies for major and minor research projects for teachers.
ix. To encourage students to participate and present their findings in scientific gatherings such as seminars, workshop, exhibitions at the college level.
x. To facilitate learning outside the classroom through field work, study tour, projects among students.
3. The Context
To foster research and innovation within the institution, the Research, Innovation, and Publication Cell was established to support teachers and students in undertaking research projects that may be sponsored by the College. Research in Higher Education promotes critical and analytical thinking and often leads to innovation which in turn contributes to the society and the economy.
4. Practice and Source of Funding
Research proposals must follow specific guidelines established by the Research, Innovation, and Publication Cell. For resource mobilization for research, a committee called the Fund Allocation Committee has been constituted by the College Management.
Currently, the College Management has enhanced the total allocation for pursuing College Funded Minor Research Projects (MRP) by teaching staff from 2 lakhs to 4 lakhs per annum. Henceforth, a teacher can utilise a maximum of Rs 50,000 for one project. This has come into effect from April 2019. All research projects recommended by the Screening Committee of the Research Innovation and Publication Cell are submitted to the Principal for the release of grants.
Challenges-
1. Lack of motivation in other disciplines apart from science for undertaking projects.
2. Lack of infrastructural facilities to undertake major projects.
3. Fund constraints and time constraints
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